In the early 1980s, as I began my career in commercial graphic design and illustration, I found myself longing to create art that spoke to my soul rather than simply serving financial goals. This desire sparked the idea of crafting masks—artistic facial façades that allowed for deeper creative expression.
My first creation took the form of the monochromatic Celtic design shown below, carefully crafted with pen and ink. It features a blend of ink spatter techniques and popular press-on Pantone patterns from that era. Following this, I explored an airbrushed version to further demonstrate the potential of my creative concept.
This opened the door to creating inked designs of both Medieval and African masks, followed by experiments with color using colored pencils. My artistic exploration then expanded into the world of Mardi Gras masks, where I began depicting various animals, adding another dimension to my work.
My first creation took the form of the monochromatic Celtic design shown below, carefully crafted with pen and ink. It features a blend of ink spatter techniques and popular press-on Pantone patterns from that era. Following this, I explored an airbrushed version to further demonstrate the potential of my creative concept.
This opened the door to creating inked designs of both Medieval and African masks, followed by experiments with color using colored pencils. My artistic exploration then expanded into the world of Mardi Gras masks, where I began depicting various animals, adding another dimension to my work.
Celtic Monotone
Celtic Color
Midieval
Bwana
Fox
Bear
Ironman
